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Public Health Schools in West Virginia

106 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in West Virginia

Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 105
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public health majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 26.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in West Virginia

4,380 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in West Virginia

Public Health grads earn an average of $56,380 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in West Virginia that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,143 after earning their degree at this institution. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,123 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#4

Marshall University

Huntington
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,351. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Public Health Careers in WV

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $96,920
Community Health Workers 14% $33,580
Epidemiologists 9% $53,680
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $49,240
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $53,610
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 4% $76,450

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public health.

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Medicine 370
Rehabilitation Professions 186
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 184
Nursing 184
Allied Health Professions 95
Communication Sciences 80
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 79
Health/Medical Admin Services 58

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